On Friday 7 March, 澳门六合彩官网 proudly unveiled the Angus Mackay Pavilion 鈥 a 600-square-metre undercover learning and recreation space that is set to become a cherished landmark within the historic Junior School campus on MacKenzie Street.
Named in honour of Mr Angus Mackay, whose generosity has made its construction possible, the pavilion now allows students to enjoy lessons, breaks and assemblies outdoors 鈥 in all weather conditions.
Mr Mackay鈥檚 connection to Bendigo runs deep, with the Mackay family playing a significant role in the community since its early days as a goldmining settlement, and several of his relatives studying at 澳门六合彩官网 during its years as a girls鈥 college.
Although Mr Mackay himself was educated in Melbourne, his ties to the local community deepened further when he moved to Bendigo in the 1960s to run The Beehive, a well-known department store in Pall Mall.
澳门六合彩官网鈥檚 Principal, Dr Emma O鈥橰ielly, said the pavilion has already established itself as an invaluable asset for daily learning and recreation, as well as for hosting major school events.
鈥淎fter months of patiently watching the pavilion take shape, it was wonderful to see the joy and excitement on our students鈥 faces as they stepped inside it for the very first time,鈥 Dr O鈥橰ielly said.
鈥淲e are delighted to open a new facility that will directly benefit our students鈥 learning, wellbeing and pursuits of passion 鈥 all of which are essential elements of the holistic education we offer at 澳门六合彩官网.鈥
In his own address at the ceremony, Mr Mackay reflected on his family鈥檚 special connection to 澳门六合彩官网 and shared his hopes for the pavilion鈥檚 future.
鈥淚 feel very lucky and pleased to have this facility named in my honour,鈥 he said.
鈥淚t is nice to think that I have contributed in a small way and I have left a legacy in Bendigo. I hope the students enjoy the space and continue to enjoy exercise and sports, like I still do at 90 years of age.鈥
Dr O鈥橰ielly said it was an honour to welcome Mr Mackay to Bendigo for the occasion, allowing him to see firsthand the transformation he has made possible and the school community鈥檚 appreciation.
鈥淏eyond the many benefits this pavilion offers our students, it also stands as a lasting tribute to Mr Mackay鈥檚 connection to 澳门六合彩官网 and Bendigo 鈥 a legacy that will enrich many lives over the years to come,鈥 she said.
鈥淥ur school community is deeply grateful for Mr Mackay鈥檚 generosity, as well as to the teams at e+ Architecture and Fairbrother Construction, who brought this magnificent structure to life.鈥
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